Had a great weekend, but then got home to find a tree down in my yard.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Now you have me wondering if it made a sound....

It's all luck, but the worse you are the better pick you will have and better chance at winning the lotto.
Living in the present is all nice, but planning for the future is essential to long term success. Just like a financial plan... Putting money away for retirement, saving to buy a house.
- Scooby_Doo

and habitually losing becomes ingrained like TO and edmonton, canes and buff. Wheres the future in that?? We gonna bring up the kids in a losing environment like hte oilers or leafs?

Right now they are learning to compete....THATS the future right there, dont screw it up for a single high 1st that may not even pan out. Look at the sens, they did poor, selected yashin #1 and were hobbled for next 15 years.

how many more teams do we need to see ruined by tanking before you guys learm?

Tanev is a true leader. He seen all the playoff talk and he is single handily putting that nonsense to rest
- VANTEL

We just need everyone else to realize what kind of madness is occurring, and put a stop to it before it's too late!

and habitually losing becomes ingrained like TO and edmonton, canes and buff. Wheres the future in that?? We gonna bring up the kids in a losing environment like hte oilers or leafs?

Right now they are learning to compete....THATS the future right there, dont screw it up for a single high 1st that may not even pan out. Look at the sens, they did poor, selected yashin #1 and were hobbled for next 15 years.

how many more teams do we need to see ruined by tanking before you guys learm?
- SMBDragon

I get that. I also get that we need a blue chipper in this decade.

and habitually losing becomes ingrained like TO and edmonton, canes and buff. Wheres the future in that?? We gonna bring up the kids in a losing environment like hte oilers or leafs?

Right now they are learning to compete....THATS the future right there, dont screw it up for a single high 1st that may not even pan out. Look at the sens, they did poor, selected yashin #1 and were hobbled for next 15 years.

how many more teams do we need to see ruined by tanking before you guys learm?
- SMBDragon

You failed to mention Penguins, Blackhawks and most recently the Panthers.

I only have one lifetime n its running out.
Its all about competing n i let the chips fall where they may.
Fate or luck r not what i live by but results i do.
A fanatic always sees thru rose coloured glasses.
Defeatists find hope in failure.
I'll remain a fanatic thx👍

and habitually losing becomes ingrained like TO and edmonton, canes and buff. Wheres the future in that?? We gonna bring up the kids in a losing environment like hte oilers or leafs?

Right now they are learning to compete....THATS the future right there, dont screw it up for a single high 1st that may not even pan out. Look at the sens, they did poor, selected yashin #1 and were hobbled for next 15 years.

how many more teams do we need to see ruined by tanking before you guys learm?
- SMBDragon

Have you never heard of " It could happen to you"

It would have won the Academy Award if stupid Spielberg didn't do the stupid Schindlers List movie

You failed to mention Penguins, Blackhawks and most recently the Panthers.
- Scooby_Doo

Hawks n Panthers have Tallon written all over it.
I don't recall either team in tank mode.
Abysmal teams yes.
Previous skin flnt owners yes.
Penquins a bankrupt team.
Prolly still was a tank job though to some degree.

and habitually losing becomes ingrained like TO and edmonton, canes and buff. Wheres the future in that?? We gonna bring up the kids in a losing environment like hte oilers or leafs?

Right now they are learning to compete....THATS the future right there, dont screw it up for a single high 1st that may not even pan out. Look at the sens, they did poor, selected yashin #1 and were hobbled for next 15 years.

how many more teams do we need to see ruined by tanking before you guys learm?
- SMBDragon

I dunno, the Sens picked Yashin 2nd overall and eventually traded him for Chara + Spezza. I'd say the did alright. They were also a serious contender for a good part of a decade, and made it to the finals only to lose to the Ducks.

I dunno, the Sens picked Yashin 2nd overall and eventually traded him for Chara + Spezza. I'd say the did alright. They were also a serious contender for a good part of a decade, and made it to the finals only to lose to the Ducks.
- golfingsince

A good parlay to offset Daigle 😂😂
Too bad they chose Redden or Z

A good parlay to offset Daigle 😂😂
Too bad they chose Redden or Z
- Nighthawk

Heatley over Hossa.....

They've made some less than stellar moves. Drafting Yashin and especially the trade though were pretty brilliant.

Health over Hossa.....

They've made some less than stellar moves. Drafting Yashin and especially the trade though were pretty brilliant.
- golfingsince

Good one👍

Spezzq for Chiasson

You failed to mention Penguins, Blackhawks and most recently the Panthers.
- Scooby_Doo

Islanders, Blues, Tampa

Flames up 5-3

Sorry to do that, I hate correcting people and making them feel bad.
- Scooby_Doo

Lies! Nothing but retched lies that your saying!

Lets Go Playoffs Lets Go...Lets Go Playoffs Lets Go...Lets Go Playoffs Lets Go...Lets Go Playoffs Lets Go...Lets Go Playoffs Lets Go...Lets Go Playoffs Lets Go.

Pretty sure the top 3 are no brainer picks.
They will play to win, but me wanting them to lose doesn't make me a bad fan, it actually makes me a good fan. I see things clearly, those of you wanting them to win are actually supporting them losing long term.

I'm a better fan than you.
- Scooby_Doo

I've been awake for three days. This logic is sound.

You failed to mention Penguins, Blackhawks and most recently the Panthers.
- Scooby_Doo

so a few examples of it working....more that didnt. and those teams that succeeded had excellent managment and also excellent coaching staff (which we dont). Its not as simple as lose supreme, draft high, success

I dunno, the Sens picked Yashin 2nd overall and eventually traded him for Chara + Spezza. I'd say the did alright. They were also a serious contender for a good part of a decade, and made it to the finals only to lose to the Ducks.
- golfingsince

sens a serious contender for a decade? Surely you are kidding.

hmmm I always thought yashin was a #1 pick. No matter, pretty close and point made.

Embrace the tank

Who is the greatest golfer of all time?
- Scooby_Doo

Bill Murray.

Tryamkin in next game with Sbisa out? if not then maybe Pedan...

Tryamkin in next game with Sbisa out? if not then maybe Pedan...
- hillbillydeluxe

Don't all of the freak outs want Subban?

Don't all of the freak outs want Subban?
- Marwood

so a few examples of it working....more that didnt. and those teams that succeeded had excellent managment and also excellent coaching staff (which we dont). Its not as simple as lose supreme, draft high, success
- SMBDragon

#1 draft picks dont help solve anything unless you build a proper team around said pick so you are right you dont just get that pick then BAM success.....since the year 2000 2 teams have won the cup after drafting #1...Pens and Hawks and less then 50% of all 11 teams who have won the draft have experienced consistant regular season success...draft picks only win if you have a smart management team who has a clue how to build a team